The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory day and boarding school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment of almost 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics. Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched resources. Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School. While most Hockaday families come from across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, Hockaday students also come from across the United States and around the world.

Position Description:

The Hockaday School is seeking a full-time Health and Physical Education Teacher to join the PK-12Athletics Department. The Health Physical Education Teacher position is a full-time position beginning August, 2019. He/she has primary responsibilities for the instruction of a quality health and physical education program to serve all Hockaday students and coach two seasons as assigned by the Director of Athletics. He/she will commit to learn about and support the school’s tenets of faculty excellence.

Essential FunctionsPlan and instruct physical education classes for Pr eK-12 students emphasizing safety,fun and skill development.• Plan and instruct health classes for grades 6-12 students.• Evaluate and assess student performance in health and physical education classes.• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress.• Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovativecurriculum design and program development.• Participate actively in the school community, which includes coaching a minimum oftwo seasons with the Athletics department.• Maintain excellent professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.• Support disciplinary literacy by connecting Physical Education lessons with what islearned in the classroom.• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.

Qualifications• Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.• Three years relevant teaching experience• CPR, AED, First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), with instructorcertification a plus.• A record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform ata high level• Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal, and organizational skills• Computer literacy and technological proficiency• Effective classroom management skills• Demonstrate a love of teaching Physical Education and Health and possess the desireto nurture and shape the lives of young students through physical movement, healthand creative play

Strongly Preferred• Swim instruction experience with a youth-based aquatics program, having gainedAmerican Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or similar qualification.• Experience with a broad range of physical education classes, health classes includingteam sports, alternative sports, and strength and conditioning.• Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level; playing and/or coaching at the college level preferred.

This position may require the ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50pounds.

Application Requirements: Qualified candidates should complete an online application foremployment and attach a résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of yourapplication.

Contact recruitment@hockaday.org with any questions.The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate,and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination inemployment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin,ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification

About The Hockaday School

The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory day and boarding school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment of almost 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.
Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched resources. Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School. While most Hockaday families come from across the great Dallas-Fort Worth area, Hockaday students also come from across the United States and around the world.
The Hockaday School is an ...extraordinary place to work, with bright and engaged students and unparalleled professional development opportunities and support.
Mission Statement: Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops resilient, confident women who are educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.

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